The Cohen Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to Jewish organizations and faith-based initiatives. Its mission centers on general support for community services, educational institutions, and youth development programs. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing the Jewish community through grants to various charities, including religious institutions and educational nonprofits. Its funding also extends to community service organizations and animal welfare initiatives, reflecting a broader interest in community development and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A regionally based, established Jewish or faith-based nonprofit (often in South Carolina or Georgia) seeking general operating support and with existing local credibility or introductions to the trustees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located or active in South Carolina or Georgia.
- • Organization is part of the Jewish community or a faith-based institution.
- • Request is for general operating support rather than a competitive program grant.
- • Organization can be presented by a known local intermediary or previous grantee.
Geography
Observed giving is regional: grants landed in two states in the latest year, and about 64% of dollars were concentrated in the foundation's primary state (South Carolina).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to a substantial number of distinct recipients (18) and prior years show even broader reach, but dollars are highly concentrated among a few large beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of some turnover exists (four new recipients in the latest year), but the funder is documented as making grants only to preselected recipients and there is no visible public application or contact route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain access without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
